Dassault-Reliance to Build Falcon 2000 Jets in India, First Outside France

In a major development at the Paris Air Show on June 18, 2025, Dassault Aviation announced a strategic partnership with Reliance Aerostructure Ltd (RAL), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure. The collaboration will produce Falcon 2000 business jets in India for both domestic and global markets. This marks the first time Dassault will manufacture these jets outside France.

India Joins Elite Club of Jet Manufacturers

This partnership places India among an elite group of nations—namely the United States, France, Canada, and Brazil—that manufacture business jets. It’s a milestone for India’s aerospace sector and supports the country’s vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub.

DRAL to Become Global Hub for Falcon Jets

The joint venture company, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL), will be transformed into a Centre of Excellence for assembling the Falcon series, including Falcon 6X and Falcon 8X. A final assembly line for the Falcon 2000 will be established in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The first 'Made in India' Falcon 2000 is expected to be ready by 2028.

Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and highlighted India’s importance in the global aerospace supply chain.

Anil Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Group, called the partnership a big step toward building India’s aerospace capabilities and supporting Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision.

Technology Transfer and Job Creation

Dassault will transfer key manufacturing responsibilities—including the front sections of Falcon 8X and 6X and the complete fuselage and wings of Falcon 2000—to India. The deal also includes major upgrades to DRAL’s existing facilities and will create hundreds of engineering and technical jobs over the next decade.

Background and Capabilities

DRAL, established in 2017, has already delivered over 100 major Falcon 2000 components. It has proven manufacturing expertise and plays a key role in Dassault’s global supply chain. The new initiative will boost India’s aerospace ecosystem and meet growing demand in both domestic and international markets.

About Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation has delivered over 10,000 aircraft globally, including Rafale fighters and Falcon business jets. 

About Reliance Group

Reliance Group includes Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power—both debt-free companies. The group has a market cap of ₹45,000 crore and focuses on power, infrastructure, and defence manufacturing.

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Conclusion

This Dassault-Reliance partnership marks a turning point for India's aviation industry. It not only strengthens the country’s role in global aerospace but also supports high-skilled job creation, technology transfer, and manufacturing growth under the 'Make in India' initiative.

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